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Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025

Football blowout, silence is golden, local events

Michael McGinnis

Oct 5, 2025 — 3 min read

Hononegah Senior Tyler Banker rushes against the Rockford East defense on October 3rd, 2025 at Swanson Stadium. (Photo: Alan Mohring)

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50 North, Senior Activity Event: Galveston Hurricane

50 North, Senior Activity Event: Galveston Hurricane

Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 1-3 p.m. Rockton Township Community Center, 302 Main St., Rockton IL 61072

Roscoe Trustee Justin Plock resigns

Roscoe Trustee Justin Plock resigns

After six years on the Board of Directors for the Village of Roscoe, Trustee Justin Plock resigned as of October 22, 2025. He cited a lack of time as well as family issues. Plock said he needs to devote more time to his wife and four children. Village President Carol

Strong spirits: meat

Strong spirits: meat

We need a diverse and growing diet of spiritual food if we are to grow and mature.

Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Oct. 25 2025

Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Oct. 25 2025

Road repairs in Roscoe, pumpkins